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The private and the political
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[ Below is the text of the presentation. Note that in the video I sometimes explain statements which are not found in the text. ] Table of Contents The meaning of Ecos and Polis The instituted reality of the polis The quasi-permanence of institutions Rules, roles, and expectations Politics will find you The false dichotomy of individual VS collective Balancing the good of the place and the space Hello everyone! My name is Protesilaos, also known as “Prot”. In this video I will talk to you about philosophical themes that relate to private and public spheres. I will try to explain what those are and how each of us may understand their selfhood within their boundaries. The reason I cover this topic is because some of my recent presentations have revolved around matters of subjectivity and individuality. I have always mentioned the social and cultural magnitudes, but I never explained in clear terms how politics is relevant in this regard. I want to help you better understand what I have already covered and, hopefully, give you some new ideas to think about. Before we go any further: my concept of “politics” in this context is theoretical and abstract. I will not dwell on what politici…
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Protesilaos Stavrou
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